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CVE-2023-1381

HIGH 8.8 CVSS 3.1
Published
April 10, 2023
Last modified
June 17, 2026
NVD status
Modified
Reported by
contact@wpscan.com
Weakness
CWE-502
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Description

The WP Meta SEO WordPress plugin before 4.5.5 does not validate image file paths before attempting to manipulate the image files, leading to a PHAR deserialization vulnerability. Furthermore, the plugin contains a gadget chain which may be used in certain configurations to achieve remote code execution.

Affected WordPress components

A confirmed match is backed by the plugin or theme slug. A possible match is based on the product name only and should be verified.

Affected products and versions

  • Unknown WP Meta SEO — Before 4.5.5
  • joomunited wp_meta_seo — Before 4.5.5

References

  • blog.wpscan.com https://blog.wpscan.com/uncovering-a-phar-deserialization-vulnerability-in-wp-meta-seo-and-escalating-to-rce/ Exploit, Third Party Advisory
  • wpscan.com https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f140a928-d297-4bd1-8552-bfebcedba536 Exploit, Third Party Advisory
  • nvd.nist.gov Official NVD record